1996 polaris trailboss was leaking gas from what appeared to be from under the motor. i was riding on pavement when this happened. it died and when i stopped i noticed it was leaking gas from under the motor. please give me any idea of where it could be coming from. i cant see now but it is dark and have no flashlight or garage. any ideas will be greatly appriciated. best and/or worst case scenerio would be great to know. thanks people. kenny

 

Is it coming from the carb overflow tube? Close the shutoff valve on the tank, and also check the oil level and sniff the dip stick to see if gas has gotten in there. If so change it before you ride ride it or very bad things will happen.

If you have these problems, the carb float valve isn't shuting off, putting a rebuild kit into the carb will solve it. Also make a habit to turn the gas off any time you're not riding.

 

May be time to replace the fuel lines. Wouldn't be a bad idea even if that's not where it's coming from.

 

ok, i am somewhat engine stupid, not completly but i have no idea how to check these things. oil is good but i forgot to mention that it is 2 stroke. one of my riddin buddies may be able to help me out if not ill have to take it to the shop. i usually always do shut off the gas when i am not riding. (made this a habbit because it used to leak there). what is the absolute worst that could've happened or is this it??????
thank ya,
Kenny

 

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has all of your gas leaked out or did it stop when you shut the gas off

clogged needle valve or improperly routed gas tank vent hose

 

your bowl in the card may be stuck and the gas is coming from the overflow.

 

2 strokes can fill the crankcase with gas, (OUTSIDE AWAY FROM ANYTHING YOU CARE ABOUT!!) pull out the spark plug and spin it over slowly with the kill switch OFF. gas will pump out of the spark plug hole is it's loaded. Many engines have a drain plug bottom of the crankcase for just such occasions.

Leaking gas is a very, very dangerous deal !!! The hospital burn units are filled with folks who took a casual attitude towards it.

Bottom is is SHUT OFF THE GAS when you're not riding it. Unlike sleds, gravity will drain the entire contents of the tank if a tiny little 10 cent part doesn't work just right. Your betting your life on it if your ride is in the garage attached to your house.

 

i know now where the gas is coming from. every damn overflow tube on the carb. (3). anyway, could someone tell me what the problem is. i think i know but i want a second opinion if possible.

 

take the bowl off the carb and check the float make sure its not sticking open. If you dont feel like doing that just hit the bowl of the carb a couple times lightly with the tool of your choice.